Belt purses are small bags worn at the waist with loops or snaps at the back. They can be made from various materials and come in different shapes and sizes. They should not be confused with fanny packs or hip bags. Belt purses have been around since the 1980s and have recently become popular again.
The belt purse is a bag worn at the waist of the belt. Usually it is a small envelope or rectangular bag. Some come with an attached belt, while others have loops or snaps at the back so the belt can be changed. Some designs are made to be attached to belt loops as well. Belt purses are made by designers and mass market companies, so the price range is wide.
Almost any type of fabric can be used to create a belt bag, but some of the most popular materials include real and faux leather, synthetic blends, and cotton. Prints and fabric combinations are also used to create different looks and designs, and embellishments such as buckles and zippers are common. Dressier bags are usually made from velvet, sequins, or metallic leathers, while more casual bags are made from cotton and synthetics.
The most common form is the envelope. Ranging in size from no larger than a deck of cards to over a foot (approximately 30cm) in length, there is a great deal of variation between these purses. Although not as common, another shape for the belt bag is the crescent, a curved bag that conforms to the shape of the hip.
Belt pouches can be worn in the middle of the body or on both sides. The smaller bags are often worn at the waist with a thin belt, while the larger bags are usually hung loosely around the hips or below the abdomen. They are generally not worn on the lower back.
Although similar in many attributes, the belt purse should not be confused with the fanny pack or hip bag. A fanny pack is a practical bag, not generally considered fancy or attractive, and is usually attached to a nylon belt with a plastic clasp. The fanny packs can be worn in the front or back. The hip pack style, a larger fanny pack made for outdoor activities like hiking and camping, is typically worn on the back.
The belt purse style is not a newcomer in fashion, as many popular brands, including Gucci and Chanel, produced belt purses in the 1980s. The fanny pack had become very popular by the late 1980s. and was quickly ridiculed for her unattractive and unflattering appearance. Designers avoided the belt bag because of its resemblance to the fanny pack until 2010, when the belt bag emerged as a popular accessory in the spring 2011 fashion shows.
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